MARTIN DAVALOS FINISHES 4TH IN THE 250SX EAST CLASS

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MARTIN #DAVALOS FINISHES 4TH IN THE #250SX EAST CLASS


#RockstarEnergy @Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson and Martin Davalos made their first of two stops at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome on Saturday for the eighth round of the 2015 Supercross series. Anderson successfully maintained his position at fifth overall in 450SX rider point standings, while Davalos improved on last week’s 250SX East opening round results by earning a fourth-place finish and moving up four spots in 250SX East rider point standings.

Martin Davalos started the night strong aboard his Husqvarna FC250 by claiming an early victory in his heat race. In the main, Davalos pulled the holeshot and led 10 laps before eventually settling into the fourth-place position where he finished. The top-five finish moved him from ninth to fifth overall in 250SX East rider point standings.

“Today was good,” said Davalos. “The team worked really hard this week, and we did a little testing to make me feel more comfortable. Both the practice and the heat race went well. I got a great start in the main event but I tightened up a bit. I think I was too worried about setting up my front wheel in the dragon’s back instead of driving through. I have a great bike and a great team behind me. I just need to work on the intensity a bit and come back swinging next weekend.”

“My night was ok,” said Anderson. “I got a good start, but got a little wide in the first corner and ended up seventh. I’m only one point out of fourth overall, which is good. Looking forward to coming back to Atlanta next Saturday. I’m just going to keep plugging away.”
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Photos: Simon Cudby
CAPTION 1: After finishing seventh in Atlanta, Jason Anderson is only one point away from fourth overall in 450SX rider point standings.
CAPTION 2: Martin Davalos claimed an early victory in Atlanta by taking home a heat race win
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Atlanta Supercross Results:

250SX East Main Event
1. Jeremy Martin
2. Marvin Musquin
3. Justin Bogle
4. Martin Davalos - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
250SX East Rider Point Standings:
1. Marvin Musquin – 47 points
2. Jeremy Martin – 43 points
3. Justin Bogle – 42 points
4. Joey Savatgy – 36 points
5. Martin Davalos – 30 points
6. Matt Lemoine – 30 points
7. Vince Friese – 30 points
8. Rj Hampshire – 26 points
9. Arnaud Tonus – 24 points
10. Anthony Rodriguez – 21 points

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450 Main Event
1. Chad Reed
2. Ryan Dungey
3. Trey Canard
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7. Jason Anderson - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
450 Rider Point Standings:
1. Ryan Dungey – 174 points
2. Trey Canard – 149 points
3. Ken Roczen – 143 point
4. Eli Tomac – 115 points
5. Jason Anderson – 114 points

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Next round Atlanta 2, February 28, 2015